Maui News
Haleakalā Backcountry Closed Sunday Due to Hurricane Ignacio
The backcountry area of Haleakalā National Park on Maui will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015 due to potential impacts associated with Hurricane Ignacio. The rest of the park remains open, including visitor centers. The park is also open for sunrise viewing.
VIDEO: Maui Police Issue Medal of Valor and Civilian Awards
Officers Rusty Iokia, Lucas Hetzler and Herman Marfil were honored for their role in response to a structure fire on Kea Street in Kahului on May 4, 2015. Another presentation for the Civilian Certificate of Merit was issued to Mākena resident Patrick Borge and Kahului resident Mulimuli Agalevaa.
Haleakalā National Park to Begin Pine Control Project
Haleakalā National Park officials held a public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20, to outline a pine control project scheduled for September through October of this year. The project will target over 3,000 invasive pine trees in Haleakalā Crater.
Maui Resident Sentenced to 6 Years in Jail for Mail, ID Theft
Mahi’s 230 prior arrests and 36 prior convictions were “substantial factors” supporting the Court’s decision to impose a sentence of imprisonment above the maximum sentence advised by the US sentencing guidelines.
Maui Crime Log Aug. 16–22: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 20 burglaries, 28 vehicle break-ins and 10 vehicle thefts in Maui County over the seven-day period between Sunday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015.
UPDATE: Honoapiʻilani Now OPEN After Kāʻanapali Traffic Accident
UPDATE: The road is now OPEN. The accident was reported in Kāʻanapali on the Honoapiʻilani Highway between the Fairway Shops and the Westin
Meet Young Author of Haleakalā’s New Jr Ranger Book
Eliot Carter, the book’s six-year-old author and primary field tester joined his mom in rewriting the Junior Ranger book as part of a home school project. Meet him this Sunday at the book unveiling event.
It’s No Secret: Victoria’s Secret Official Announcement Today
While official word was withheld for some time, the construction of a Vitoria’s Secret retail store has not been much of a secret. The retailer filed a nearly $1 million building permit to occupy space within the mall in mid-May.
VIDEO: Maui Ocean Center Releases Six Juvenile Green Sea Turtles
Through Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi’s Hawaiian green sea turtle Educational Loan Program, Maui Ocean Center has released a total of 54 green sea turtles over the past 17 years to the open ocean. The Maui Ocean Center plans to release six juvenile green sea turtles into the open sea to continue their life in the wild.
14th Annual Cop on Top Fundraiser, Aug. 27-29
Law enforcement officers on Maui will climb atop Walmart in Kahului where they will camp on the roof and seek donations to assist more than 200 local athletes in the Special Olympics program.
Public Urged to Avoid Possible Flash-Flooding Areas
Officials with the County of Maui issued an advisory today urging hikers campers and other outdoor enthusiasts to avoid any areas where flash-flooding could occur.
Lānaʻi’s Kepa Maly Honored For Nonprofit Leadership
Lānaʻi’s Kepa Maly, the executive director of the Lānaʻi Culture and Heritage Center was one of four individuals honored during the 14th annual Hoʻokele Awards hosted by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
Flood Watch for State Extended Until 6 p.m. Thursday
The National Weather service has extended a Flood Watch for Maui County until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. The watch includes the islands of: Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island.
Emergency Quarantine Placed on Movement of ʻŌhiʻa from Hawaiʻi Island
Currently, the ʻōhiʻa wilt fungus is estimated to infest about 15,000 acres. So far, the disease has not been found on other islands.
UPDATE: 16 Rescued at “Commando Trail” and “Bamboo Forest”
The initial call started out as a rescue in the area often referred to as the “Commando Trail.” When firefighters were responding to that call, a second group of hikers was also reported to be stranded at the area often referred to as the “Bamboo Forest Trail.”
Membership Offered to Alleviate Unexpected Cost of Air Ambulance Transport
It’s been reported that uncovered air medical transports can cost upward of $40,000. Under the program, members would get prepaid protection against covered emergency transportation costs that exceed a member’s health insurance or medical benefits.
Corrections Officer Recruitment Begins Tonight for Maui
The recruitment will open via the Department of Human Resources and Development job seekers webpage at midnight and will end on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015.
Police Investigate Terroristic Threatening Call at Kahului Airport
Maui police have launched a terroristic threatening investigation after dispatchers received a telephone threat on Tuesday morning involving a plane at Kahului Airport, Aug. 25, 2015.
Flood Warning Posted for Maui Until 10 p.m.; Advisories Issued for Maui, Lānaʻi
At 7:48 p.m. radar showed heavy rain near Honokōwai. A line of heavy showers is also producing heavy rains near Olowalu and Lahaina. The areas of heavy rain were nearly stationary. The National Weather Service has posted a Flood Warning for the island of Maui through 10 p.m.
Tropical Storm Ignacio Forms in the East Pacific
Tropical Storm Ignacio Forms in the East Pacific: Ignacio forecast to become a hurricane on Thursday. The storm is currently located 1,530 miles ESE of Hilo, Hawaiʻi
